(bound form) polite prefix used before certain verbs to show respect to the other person, as in 拜访 bài​fǎng, 拜托 bài​tuō, or 拜读 bài​dú

to pay one's respects or do obeisance, such as by bowing, kneeling, or joining hands; to worship a deity or ancestors

to pay a visit or make a courtesy call; to extend greetings on a specific occasion, such as for a birthday or the New Year

to acknowledge someone as a teacher, master, or foster parent

(loanword) byte in computing, consisting of eight bits

a Chinese surname

to be appointed to a high office or rank through a formal ceremony